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Decorative Decal Pillar Candles

Introduction

Lively clip-art decals turn ordinary store-bought pillars and matchbox covers into festive gifts. For a pretty package, anchor the candles on glass coasters, pair with a matchbox, and tie each bundle neatly with ribbon.
We created 10 beautiful clip-art designs (with matching prints if you choose to create a coordinating matchbox wrapper) to wrap around your candles.

Tools & Materials

Candles (at least 3 inches in diameter>
Ink-jet printer
Clear varnish, like Krylon Kamar spray varnish, (Blick Art Materials has one, dickblick.com)
Ink-jet water slide candle decal paper, in Clear (can be found at beldecal.com)
Matchbox (if creating matchbox wrapper)
Double-sided tape (if creating matchbox wrapper)

Step 1

Print the Candle Decals

With an ink-jet printer, print one of our 10 clip-art designs onto a blank decal sheet.

Blue and White Star Snowflake Pattern
Green Leaf Pattern
Pink Leaf Pattern
Orange & White Snowflake Pattern
Green & White Snowflake Pattern
Green & White Winter Village
Blue & White Star Pattern
Blue Star Pattern
Alternate Blue Star Pattern
Alternate Blue & White Star Pattern

Step 2

Apply Decal to Candle
Spray it with 2 coats of clear varnish, letting varnish dry between coats. When decal is dry, cut to desired size and soak in a bowl of water for about 1 minute to loosen the paper backing. Carefully remove decal from water, and apply it to candle, peeling off backing as you go. Smooth decal with a paper towel, eliminating air bubbles and excess water. Let dry for approximately 3 hours.

Step 3

Create Matchbox Wrappers
If you're creating a corresponding matchbox wrapper, print one of our 12 clip-art designs onto paper. Cut to size, and wrap around a matchbox, securing with double-sided tape.

Blue and White Star Snowflake Pattern
Teal Star Pattern
Green Leaf Pattern
Red Leaf Pattern
Pink Leaf Pattern
Orange & White Snowflake Pattern
Red & White Snowflake Pattern
Green & White Snowflake Pattern
Bright Blue & White Snowflake Pattern
Green & White Winter Village
Darker Green & White Winter Village

Decorative Decal Pillar Candles & Matchbox craft & pictures courtesy of www.marthstewart.com